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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Biggest Oscar slight...

Vincent D'Onofrio in 'Full Metal Jacket'. He sent a reel of himself to Stanley Kubrick all the way to England. They had never met face-to-face. His monologue on his reel sold Stanley Kubrick in deciding to include him in the film. He spent over a year in England and gained a world record 70 pounds. He injured his knee while filming the military training scenes and required surgery. The movie would not have been memorable had it not been for the 'first half' in which Vincent's remarkable portrayal of the character of 'Private Pyle' was its highlight. Not a 'one trick pony', he went on to do over 50 films to this date. Nicknamed 'The Human Chameleon' and an 'Actor's Actor'...what does it take to get that golden statue? His only 'sin' is that he refuses to be 'Hollywood' and play the game. Shouldn't it be about the films and the acting? In this case, Vincent D'Onofrio should have won for Best Supporting Actor, period. I'd throw in 'The Whole Wide World' too.




Friday, February 24, 2012

'Sinister' release date gets moved...

SHOCK TILL YOU DROP

February 24, 2012
by Edward Douglas

Finding a release date can be tricky for any horror movie, though one has to figure that October is still the best month for the genre as seen by the success of the "Saw" and "Paranormal Activity" movies and dozens of others, including Marcus Nispel's 2003 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake. That's why it's kind of surprising that ERC is reporting Lionsgate has moved their upcoming reboot of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D back three months from its original pre-Halloween release date of October 5 to the first weekend of 2013 with a release on January 4. The ink on that release date change hadn't even dried before Summit jumped on the now-open October 5 as the new release date for Scott (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) Derrickson's found footage movie Sinister starring Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio.

Of couse, now that Summit and Lionsgate are essentially the same company, that release date switcheroo probably isn't as "sinister" as we've mae it sound and the newly-merged companies just decided that Sinister could get a nicer boost pre-Halloween (and pre-Paranormal Activity 4) and the first week of January has already seen a bunch of horror hits including The Devil Inside earlier this year, White Noise, and One Missed Call.

The move gives The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D a weekend all too itself whereas in October, it would have taken on Tim Burton's stop motion animated Frankenweenie and the action sequel Taken 2.

This is also good news for Todd Lincoln's long-delayed The Apparition starring Ashley Greene cause now it doesn't have such strong horror competition on August 24.

''The Cast of 'The Whole Wide World"'

The Cast of "The Whole Wide World"

by Kathleen Carroll

Robert E. Howard was a mama's boy from deep in the heart of Texas who dreamed up lusty tales about such swaggering macho heroes as Conan the Barbarian. A roaring success as a pulp fiction novelist, Howard was an eccentric loner who did not function well in social situations. Still, in 1933 the volatile writer met Novalyne Price, a prim young schoolmarm with writing aspirations of her own. Despite a mutual attraction they were never able to fully commit to each other.

Director Dan Ireland gently recreates the emotional highs and lows of this true-life story of unrequited passion in "The Whole Wide World." Howard and Price are, in Ireland's own words, "two people who love each other so profoundly they can't say those three words." The movie records each slight and rejection with such touching realism the audience can actually feel the pain and frustration of these would-be lovers.

Ireland has also chosen his cast wisely. Vincent D'Onofrio truly deserves an Oscar nomination for his combustible performance as Howard. Alternating between macho gusto and boyish tenderness he manages to be both intimidating and appealing. Newcomer Renee Zellweger exudes a spunky independence as Price.

Film Scouts caught up with both actors during a recent press junket. Having gained weight to play the beefy Howard, D'Onofrio was looking more like his handsome self. He summed up his career plan by saying "I've always tried to stay out of the limelight and just do my work."

At the point at which he might have become a star, the actor went to Europe in search of more challenging projects. "If I wanted to make movies like my father used to show me - like "Carnal Knowledge", these movies were only being made in Europe, so I went there until people like Bob Altman called me," he explained.

Although he has some regrets about not simply opting for "the money," D'Onofrio has built a strong reputation by taking on the most challenging roles. "I just like to push the envelope these days," he said. "Why not? I'm 37 years-old."

He was so committed to this particular project that he took on an additional role as the movie's co-producer. "It was good for me to learn that I could be an artist and a businessman at the same time," he concludes.

Howard and Price express their pent-up passion in a single kiss. A reporter noted that the kiss "had such promise." "That's because Renee and I are such great kissers," declared D'Onofrio. "Our kiss is pretty movie-stylish."



The other great kisser, Zellweger, wore a proper skirt and sweater to meet the press but her legs remained bare - a sure sign that she's still a country girl at heart. "Howdy," said this adorably unassuming Texan. She described her reaction to being hired at the last minute to play Price. "It wasn't just a film," she admits. "It's my dream come true. It was like fate dust was sprinkled over the whole thing."

Zellweger also seems to have been sprinkled with fate dust. Her work in "The Whole Wide World" helped to earn her a major role opposite Tom Cruise in "Jerry Maguire." Looking positively kittenish as she discussed Cruise, Zellweger purred "Yeah he's kind of starry isn't he?" But this future star, whose favorite word is "awesome," promised her listeners that "nothing's going to change for me."

'1997 Miami Film Festival Diaries'

1997 Miami Film Festival Diaries
Day Three

by Karen Jaehne

I'm still reeling around from yesterday's screening of "Guy" and laughing about all the fuss over Vincent D'Onofrio, who's trying to act like an ordinary dude. Here's the scoop on him. He's teamed up with Dan Ireland in a little production company. You may recall that they made "The Whole Wide World" before "Guy."

So Vincent is here to promote "Guy," and I go to his room to interview him. It was like walking through a wrinkle in time and running into Mrs. Whatsit as a photo-journalist. This strange little woman was begging Vincent to take off his shirt and stretch out on the bed for the camera. He sat down cross-legged and looked down to check his crotch. She began filming his shoes. Nice loafers but not Gucci, y'know? Anyway, she informs us that she writes erotic poetry and Vincent smiles and acts like this is just all too normal for words. I videotaped it, because it's only normal in the context of people pushing stars around at film festivals.

Other than that, they took the press to a fabulous spa for lunch. The menu had a breakdown of calories for each item, and we were given complimentary back-rubs and promised more if only we would come back for a day. My body could use it. Most of the press-bodies were in need, but time-time-time is not on our side. We ate and ran, but even Michael Musto looked longingly at the whirlpool and mud-baths we could have indulged in. Musto was at his boringly best behavior, and nobody wanted to be at his table after he stood quietly by for a lecture on the history of the spa and the jocks who frequent it. Why do we keep Musto around if not to turn around such situations? That's only a rhetorical question, Michael. We keep you around for your art.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Numbers...

THE NUMBERS

ReleasedMovie NameRole1st weekendUS GrossWorldwide Gross
3/11/2011Kill the IrishmanJohn Nardi$145,430$1,188,194$1,188,194
3/5/2010Brooklyn's Finest$13,350,299$27,163,593$37,563,547
6/2/2006The Break UpDennis Grobowski$39,172,785$118,806,699$202,944,203
9/16/2005ThumbsuckerMike Cobb$85,327$1,328,679$1,919,197
6/14/2002The Dangerous Lives of Altar BoysFather Casey$55,000$1,779,284$1,779,284
4/26/2002The Salton SeaPooh Bear$166,309$676,698$676,698
4/19/2002Chelsea WallsFrank$10,003$59,675$59,675
1/4/2002ImpostorHathaway$3,022,523$6,114,237$6,114,237
8/24/2001Happy AccidentsSam Deed$14,840$688,523$731,212
8/18/2000Steal This MovieAbbie Hoffman$23,221$76,053$76,053
8/18/2000The CellCarl Stargher$17,515,050$61,280,963$61,280,963
2/25/2000Claire DolanElton Garrett$9,480$9,480
7/16/1999The Velocity of GaryValentino$34,145$34,145
5/28/1999The Thirteenth FloorWhitney/Ashton$4,278,452$11,810,854$11,810,854
3/27/1998The Newton BoysDoc Newton$4,010,245$10,341,093$10,341,093
12/17/1997GuyGuy$5,000$5,000
7/25/1997The WinnerPhilip$21,000$21,000
7/2/1997Men in BlackEdgar$51,068,455$250,690,539$587,790,539
3/7/1997Good LuckTony 'Ole' Olezniak$39,962$39,962$39,962
3/7/1997Boys Life 2Tony Randozza$56,224$479,504$479,504
12/18/1996The Whole Wide WorldRobert E. 'Bob' Howard$160,766$160,766
9/13/1996Feeling MinnesotaSam Clayton$1,598,051$3,124,440$3,752,446
10/6/1995Strange DaysBurton Steckler$7,918,562$7,918,562
4/12/1995Stuart Saves His FamilyDonnie Smalley$371,898$911,310$911,310
9/30/1994Ed WoodOrson Welles$5,828,466$5,828,466
5/6/1994Being HumanPriest$764,011$1,461,200$1,461,200
10/1/1993Mr. WonderfulDominic$3,125,000$3,125,000
11/18/1992Malcolm XBill Newman$9,871,125$48,169,910$48,169,910
4/10/1992The PlayerDavid Kahane$21,706,101$28,876,702
12/20/1991JFKBill Newman$5,223,658$70,405,498$205,400,000
6/21/1991Dying YoungGordon$9,725,885$32,669,178$81,264,473
1/1/1991Crooked HeartsCharley Warren$31,000$31,000
2/23/1990The Blood of HeroesYoung Gar$471,775$882,290$882,290
1/1/1989Signs of LifeDaryl Monahan$96,000$96,000
10/21/1988Mystic PizzaBill$1,163,939$12,793,213$12,793,213
7/3/1987Adventures in BabysittingDawson$2,901,297$33,790,923$33,790,923
6/26/1987Full Metal JacketPrivate Pyle$2,217,307$45,015,999$45,015,999
Total Grosses$780,684,031$1,404,343,100
Average Gross$21,099,568

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Just a hint...

This may be VDO on Twitter...

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

@VincePDOnofrio

Conquered the Acting World, and am now Writing/Directing!
New York, NY

Preorder 'Don't Go In The Woods' DVD

RELEASE DATE: JUNE 12TH


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Tilt-A-Whirl..

Not sure what the delay with 'Blue Tilt' could be...maybe the script is being fine tuned. I did find this 'prize' for four lucky people to visit the set during the filming of the pilot episode. It was one of many auction items for bid at the Summit School fundraiser this past December, 2011.

'Myriad makes int'l deals for 'Chained''

VARIETY

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

New movie for Vincent D'Onofrio...

DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD

EXCLUSIVE: Joining Oscar- and Tony-winner Marcia Gay Harden are Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Brian Geraghty and Vincent D’Onofrio in the film set in a small Midwestern town. Supreme Ruler follows Steve (Morgan) as he campaigns to become “Supreme Ruler” of his local Buffalo lodge. He soon finds himself challenged by Hank (D’Onofrio), an elder lodge member. To gain more support, he travels to the Order’s annual convention in Chicago where he befriends Nancy (Harden), a more established “Supreme Ruler.” The project is the directorial debut of Duane Edwards, who previously directed the shorts Hit And Run and The Confession. Steven A. Jones (Wild Things) will produce.

Harden is repped by UTA, manager Maryellen Mulcahy at Framework Entertainment. Morgan is repped by UTA and Precision Entertainment. Geraghty is repped by UTA and Management 360. D’Onofrio is repped by UTA and The Collective. Edwards is repped by UTA. .

PILOTS SEASON TALENT: Which Actors Are Hot This Year And Other Casting Trends

DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD

(excerpted)

The only drama projects with stars attached were NBC’s Jason Katims medical drama starring Jason Ritter and the network’s Blue Tilt toplined by Ethan Hawke and Vince D’Onofrio. (The latter has been rolled.)

NOT SURE WHAT 'ROLLED' MEANS IN THIS CASE...HOPEFULLY DELAYED.

New dates added for Funkoars 'Being Vincent D'Onofrio Tour 2012'

FULLSEAT

FUNKOARS - BEING VINCENT D'ONOFRIO TOUR


Sunday
Mar 11
I'm going


--------- BEING VINCENT D'ONOFRIO TOUR ----------

**** TICKETS ON SALE NOW ****

***** NEW DATES ADDED *****

******* Http://www.funkoars.com/tour *****

Back on the scene with the force of a freight train, The Funkoars hit back last year after a 12 month hiatus to deliver their new album "The Quickening" to critical acclaim. Their album launch tour saw them leave a trail of hangovers in 18 cities across the country! With standout shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Fat As Butter & Sprung Festival, it was always expected that the almighty Funkoars crew would swing back around to do it all over again! But this time, they are channeling the spirit of Law & Order's Vincent D'Onofrio and bringing him along for the ride!

With a brand new single and music video to be released in March (stay tuned for this), The Funkoars (and what appears to be Vincent D'Onofrio) are excited to announce they will be smashing out a select run of 10 dates across the country!

***********NEW DATES ADDED ***** NEW DATES ADDED ************

Sun 11th March - TAS - Breath Of Life Festival, Launceston
Tickets Available through OZTIX
http://tickets.breathoflifefestival.com/default.aspx?Event=23279

Fri 30th March - ACT - The Tradies Club, Canberra
SUPPORTED BY RAW CITY RUKAS and MATTRIX
Tickets available from MOSHTIX
http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=54491&ref=moshtix&skin=

Sat 31st March - NSW - Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
SUPPORTED BY - SWARMY and DRAKE
Tickets Available through BigTix and Oztix
http://www.bigtix.com.au/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=2169

Tue 24th April - VIC - Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne
RAISE THE ROOF 4 - Hosted By Reason, MASSIVE Full Lineup announced Soon
Tickets available through Oztix and www.espy.com.au
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=25719&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=OzTix&utm_content=GigGuide&utm_term=FUNKOARS__

Fri 27th April - WA - Bar120 Hillary's, Sorrento
SUPPORTED BY OPTAMUS, MORTAR and BITTER BELIEF
Tickets available from Oztix
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=25479&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=OzTix&utm_content=GigGuide&utm_term=FUNKOARS__

Sat 28th April - WA - Rosemount Hotel, Perth
SUPPORTED BY OPTAMUS, MORTAR and BITTER BELIEF
Tickets available From Oztiz
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=25481&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=OzTix&utm_content=GigGuide&utm_term=FUNKOARS__

Fri 4th May - SA - The Gov, Adelaide
SUPPORTED BY K21, PURPOSE feat. MOTIVE and Dj HACKSAW, FULL TOTE ODDS and THIRD DEGREE
Tickets available from www.thegov.com.au , Venuetix and Moshtix
http://admin.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=54810&caller=CAL&noadd=true&skin=#buy

Sat 5th May - NSW - Annandale Hotel, Sydney
SUPPORTED BY DEF WISH CAST and ELLESQUIRE
Tickets available From The Annandale Hotel
http://www.annandalehotel.com/anh/eventdetails.asp?id=3005

Thu 10th May - VIC - Wheelers Hill Hotel, Wheelers Hill
SUPPORTED BY BRIGGS, MAUNDZ with CRATE CARTEL and BACKYARD FUNK
Tickets available from Ticketmaster
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au

Fri 11th May - VIC - Pier Live, Frankston
SUPPORTED BY BRIGGS, MAUNDZ with CRATE CARTEL and BACKYARD FUNK
Tickets available from Ticketmaster
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au

FRIDAY 1st JUNE - NSW - Great Northern, Byron Bay
SUPPORTED BY K21 and Mr Hill & Rahjonkas
Tickets available from Oztix

Sat 2nd June - QLD - The Zoo, Brisbane
SUPPORTED BY K21 and Mr Hill & Rahjonkas
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=25663&utm_medium=Website&utm_source=OzTix&utm_content=GigGuide&utm_term=FUNKOARS__